Senior Test Analyst - Automation /C#/ Playwright/D365 CE

Senior Test Analyst - D365 CE / DevOps / Automation / Playwright / C# - Birmingham

Hybrid - x1 a week onsite

Permanent (Sponsorship is not provided for this opportunity)

Senior Test Analyst required for our client based in Birmingham. They're an established Microsoft Digital Transformation Consultancy who are currently seeking a Senior Automation Tester with extensive experience across the entire testing lifecycle, including requirements gathering, collaborating with development teams, and supporting end users. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 CE (Customer Engagement) and a strong understanding of UAT, testing methodologies, and DevOps processes. You will play a key role in leading automation testing efforts in a fast-paced environment. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with clients, project teams, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using C# for various applications.
• Perform automation testing for web applications, with a preference for Playwright, or Selenium if Playwright is not available.
• Lead and execute system testing for Dynamics 365 CE projects. Experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support for Dynamics 365 CE projects also beneficial.
• Oversee and contribute to end-to-end system lifecycle testing, ensuring all testing phases are thoroughly executed and meet high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with development teams, clients, and stakeholders to gather, clarify, and review testing requirements.
• Work through challenging testing scenarios, ensuring issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
• Create, analyse, and execute user test scripts and provide detailed feedback and progress reports to the Test Manager.
• Work closely with DevOps and other project management tools (e.g., JIRA) to track progress, manage test cases, and ensure smooth integration.
• Mentor junior testers and assist in refining testing methodologies and processes.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement efforts, optimising testing practices and workflows.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automation testing with a strong understanding of test automation frameworks.
• Proven experience with C# and automation testing tools such as Playwright (preferred) or Selenium.
• Strong experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE (Customer Engagement).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines.
• ISTQB Foundation Certificate or equivalent certification in software testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on quality assurance and test automation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and working in an Agile environment.